Philadelphia Phillies (81-68) vs. Atlanta Braves (96-53)
Philadelphia Phillies vs. Atlanta Braves 9/18/2023 – Philadelphia Phillies and Atlanta Braves will face off in what should be an exciting matchup on Monday, September 18th 2023 at Truist Park at 7:20 PM ET for what promises to be an intense encounter. At present, Philadelphia sits with an 81-68 record while Atlanta leads the National League with 96-53 win percentage record. Tune into NBCSP to catch this matchup live!
Phillies currently stand with an 81-68 record and face an uphill battle against Atlanta Braves, currently having scored 730 runs off 1324 hits and 198 homers with an batting average of.259 as they have managed 1326 strikeouts against 439 walks; their 4.03 ERA and 1.25 WHIP is not spectacular but have managed 1326 strikes out while only allowing 439 walks with their opponent’s average at batting at.241 against them.
The Atlanta Braves, with their impressive 96-53 record this season, look poised to assert their dominance within MLB. They boast an outstanding batting average of .275 and have recorded 865 runs, 1411 hits, 288 homers (on-base and slugging percentage of .343, respectively) as well as their on-base and slugging percentages both being at .501 respectively. Pitching-wise they sport a 4.07 ERA/WHIP that allows them to strike out 1411 batters while walking 486, while opponents average batting at .244 against them. You can find more insights on their games with free baseball picks online.
Philadelphia Phillies vs. Atlanta Braves Game Info
| When: | Monday, September 18, 2023 at 7:20 PM ET |
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| Where: | Truist Park |
| TV: | NBCSP |
| Stream: | MLB.TV |
Zack Wheeler (11-6 W-L, 3.7 ERA) vs. Kyle Wright (0-2 W-L, 7.48 ERA)
Zack Wheeler comes into this matchup boasting an outstanding 11-6 record and an ERA of just 3.7 over 175 innings of work, giving up only 153 hits while striking out an amazing 196 batters while maintaining an outstanding 1.07 WHIP. Wheeler’s pinpoint accuracy and ability to get ahead in counts are his greatest assets; his fastball-slider combination could prove successful against Braves batters; in particular if there are key right-handed bats present. Wheeler has excelled against right-handed bats this season – perhaps giving him an edge against them both.
Kyle Wright has experienced an up and down season with the Braves this year, posting only an 0-2 record and a dispiriting 7.48 ERA over just 21.2 innings pitched. This may raise alarm bells among Braves fans; his WHIP stands at an alarming 1.89 after surrendering 29 hits for 23 strikeouts and 12 walks while not finding his strike zone consistently, leading to increased walk rates as well as two homers given up in limited innings pitched. Opposing opponents like Phillies who hit well on road could pose difficult challenges against Wright this time around.
MLB Odds/Point Spread: Atlanta Braves -110, Total Odds: 9.5
Betting odds lean slightly in favor of the Braves with a Moneyline bet of -110 and an under/over betting line at +106/114; considering their recent form and road success, though. Given these figures, odds appear fair for betting on both teams – although perhaps Phillies underdogs warrant consideration due to their strong road record.
Philadelphia Phillies Betting Trends
Philadelphia has seen the total exceed in five of their last seven games, which indicates an inclination toward overstretching the limits in games they win.
Atlanta Braves have seen their recent track record against them deteriorate significantly; going 1-6 straight up against Atlanta since 2012. On the road however, they’ve seen four out of the last six games go over total.
Atlanta Braves Betting Trends
Atlanta has been on a high-scoring tear recently, with six of their last seven games going over the total. Although they’ve struggled against Philadelphia since 2003 (14-6), their record against them remains strong: 13 wins out of 20 at home has seen 11 total runs scored; this could prove another high-scoring affair!
Philadelphia Phillies vs. Atlanta Braves 9/18/2023 Betting Picks
Based on analysis and betting trends, this game should be an intense, high-scoring contest. While Atlanta boasts the better record, Philadelphia may make for a worthy underdog pick with Zack Wheeler on the mound.
Bettors might choose the Braves at -110 on the Moneyline as they tend to play higher-scoring games; if they want an exciting challenge, Phillies at +100 could offer value. When considering total points scored by each team, betting over 9.5 may be your better bet. For more insights and predictions, you can check out free sports picks online.
Free Pick and Prediction: Atlanta Braves 7, Philadelphia Phillies 5.